Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara fled Fiji because he was running away from a dictatorial government.

This was the claim made by former Lieutenant-Colonel, Pita Driti, when the Fiji Sun visited his residence at Wailoku yesterday.

Mr Driti was asked about his stance regarding the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) decision not to reinstate charges against Ratu Tevita, he said: “The only thing I can say is, he (Ratu Tevita) left, he took off because he was running away from a dictatorial government.” 

Mr Driti and Ratu Tevita held key positions in the military in 2006, when former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama was in power.

They unexpectedly forfeited their positions as commanders of the Third Fiji Infantry Regiment and the Land Force in October 2010, respectively.

Both were accused of sedition in May 2011, and Mr Driti was also accused of inciting a mutiny.

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Story by: jone.salusalu@fijisun.com.fj